The Catskill region of central New York harbors 98 peaks higher than 3,000 feet. Good luck trying to summit them all. You may need a few weeks for that.
Instead, why not focus on the most beautiful places to see? Kaaterskill Falls tumble 260 feet. This spot has been revered by nature lovers for centuries. Famous writers have found inspiration from these falls.
Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the park at 4,200 feet. A 4.1mile loop trail brings you the top and back. At that distance, you should spend an afternoon just for this trail. The views are absolutely worth it. Autumn is the best time for this hike.
At the top, expect to see a canvas of yellow, red, and orange in early October. For wintertime fun, there's Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Strap on some skis for downhill or cross country adventures.
The Catskill region of central New York harbors 98 peaks higher than 3,000 feet. Good luck trying to summit them all. You may need a few weeks for that.
Instead, why not focus on the most beautiful places to see? Kaaterskill Falls tumble 260 feet. This spot has been revered by nature lovers for centuries. Famous writers have found inspiration from these falls.
Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the park at 4,200 feet. A 4.1mile loop trail brings you the top and back. At that distance, you should spend an afternoon just for this trail. The views are absolutely worth it. Autumn is the best time for this hike.
At the top, expect to see a canvas of yellow, red, and orange in early October. For wintertime fun, there's Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Strap on some skis for downhill or cross country adventures.
Campgrounds are plentiful here. Wilderness sites have a rustic appeal. Find more developed sites near park buildings and small towns. Cabins are available year-round.
Devil’s Tombstone is only campable from mid-May until the end of August, so get out there while it’s open! This campground is small and primitive… just the way we like it. The sites are wooded, and it’s close to the adorable Notch Lake (the perfect place to wind down after a knee-busting hike. ) Did we just mention hiking? We sure as heck did! Thi Read more...
A hiker’s paradise, North/South Lake Campground is the ultimate base camp for all kinds of adventures. Here you’ll find incredible overlooks, the tallest waterfall in New York (Kaaterskill Falls), cool historic ruins, and miles and miles of trails, both rugged and meandering. The campground itself is a popular destination, but you’ve got plenty of Read more...
Woodland Valley is nestled at the base of Slide Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Catskill range. You could say it’s at the end of a valley, but really, it might as well be the end of the world. There’s a bit of magic here, along with some of the state’s best hiking trails. Shoulder your pack and hit the trails for the day, and the campground Read more...
The Catskill Mountain region has been known as the playground of NYC peeps for decades, but this secluded spot in the western corner of the Catskill Preserve has been largely forgotten, at least by the crowds. What they left behind is premium getaway with all the amenities, history, and fun of an upscale resort in a wilderness package. You’ve got Read more...
At 120 acres, Mongaup Pond hardly qualifies as one. It’s massive -teeming with fish, and secluded enough to feel supremely wild. The densely wooded forest that surrounds it is premium habitat for deer, bear, foxes, and turkeys. Whether you’re a hiker, a boater, or a hammock floater, you’ll find something to make you smile at Mongaup Pond Campgroun Read more...
When you need to get off the grid for awhile, there’s no better place to do it than this remote Catskills oasis. Little Pond is just 13 acres, great for exploring thoroughly with kayaks and canoes, or meandering around on a leisurely hike before pitching your tent along the shore. Campsites are heavily wooded, for some the darkest nights you’ll ev Read more...
You want mountains and mouth-wateringly beautiful views? Kenneth L. Wilson campground serves up a hefty portion of both, so come with a healthy appetite for adventure (or hardcore chillin'. ) The campsites are perfect for tent campers and trailers alike, and they’re divinely wooded for ultimate seclusion. Groups can reserve the picnic shelter for Read more...
The Catskill Mountains combine convenience and wilderness in one neat package. Located just a day’s drive from 20 million local residents, you might think that Beaverkill Campground would be a mob scene. Things may get a little cramped on a busy summer weekend, but otherwise there’s plenty of room to spread out. Campsites are nestled in the woods Read more...
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Catskill State Park
If tree-covered mountains are your thing, the Catskills are your ideal vacation.
The Catskill region of central New York harbors 98 peaks higher than 3,000 feet. Good luck trying to summit them all. You may need a few weeks for that.
Instead, why not focus on the most beautiful places to see? Kaaterskill Falls tumble 260 feet. This spot has been revered by nature lovers for centuries. Famous writers have found inspiration from these falls.
Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the park at 4,200 feet. A 4.1mile loop trail brings you the top and back. At that distance, you should spend an afternoon just for this trail. The views are absolutely worth it. Autumn is the best time for this hike.
At the top, expect to see a canvas of yellow, red, and orange in early October. For wintertime fun, there's Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Strap on some skis for downhill or cross country adventures.
The Catskill region of central New York harbors 98 peaks higher than 3,000 feet. Good luck trying to summit them all. You may need a few weeks for that.
Instead, why not focus on the most beautiful places to see? Kaaterskill Falls tumble 260 feet. This spot has been revered by nature lovers for centuries. Famous writers have found inspiration from these falls.
Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the park at 4,200 feet. A 4.1mile loop trail brings you the top and back. At that distance, you should spend an afternoon just for this trail. The views are absolutely worth it. Autumn is the best time for this hike.
At the top, expect to see a canvas of yellow, red, and orange in early October. For wintertime fun, there's Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Strap on some skis for downhill or cross country adventures.
Campgrounds are plentiful here. Wilderness sites have a rustic appeal. Find more developed sites near park buildings and small towns. Cabins are available year-round.
Activities in the park
8 campgrounds in Catskill State Park
Devil’s Tombstone is only campable from mid-May until the end of August, so get out there while it’s open! This campground is small and primitive… just the way we like it. The sites are wooded, and it’s close to the adorable Notch Lake (the perfect place to wind down after a knee-busting hike. ) Did we just mention hiking? We sure as heck did! Thi Read more...
A hiker’s paradise, North/South Lake Campground is the ultimate base camp for all kinds of adventures. Here you’ll find incredible overlooks, the tallest waterfall in New York (Kaaterskill Falls), cool historic ruins, and miles and miles of trails, both rugged and meandering. The campground itself is a popular destination, but you’ve got plenty of Read more...
Woodland Valley is nestled at the base of Slide Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Catskill range. You could say it’s at the end of a valley, but really, it might as well be the end of the world. There’s a bit of magic here, along with some of the state’s best hiking trails. Shoulder your pack and hit the trails for the day, and the campground Read more...
The Catskill Mountain region has been known as the playground of NYC peeps for decades, but this secluded spot in the western corner of the Catskill Preserve has been largely forgotten, at least by the crowds. What they left behind is premium getaway with all the amenities, history, and fun of an upscale resort in a wilderness package. You’ve got Read more...
At 120 acres, Mongaup Pond hardly qualifies as one. It’s massive -teeming with fish, and secluded enough to feel supremely wild. The densely wooded forest that surrounds it is premium habitat for deer, bear, foxes, and turkeys. Whether you’re a hiker, a boater, or a hammock floater, you’ll find something to make you smile at Mongaup Pond Campgroun Read more...
When you need to get off the grid for awhile, there’s no better place to do it than this remote Catskills oasis. Little Pond is just 13 acres, great for exploring thoroughly with kayaks and canoes, or meandering around on a leisurely hike before pitching your tent along the shore. Campsites are heavily wooded, for some the darkest nights you’ll ev Read more...
You want mountains and mouth-wateringly beautiful views? Kenneth L. Wilson campground serves up a hefty portion of both, so come with a healthy appetite for adventure (or hardcore chillin'. ) The campsites are perfect for tent campers and trailers alike, and they’re divinely wooded for ultimate seclusion. Groups can reserve the picnic shelter for Read more...
The Catskill Mountains combine convenience and wilderness in one neat package. Located just a day’s drive from 20 million local residents, you might think that Beaverkill Campground would be a mob scene. Things may get a little cramped on a busy summer weekend, but otherwise there’s plenty of room to spread out. Campsites are nestled in the woods Read more...
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